Approaching the Contemplative Patient with Alcohol Use Disorder
Silhouette of middle-aged man sipping spirits with empty liquor bottles in the foreground.
Who
Addiction care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare clinicians with an interest in alcohol use disorder, such as psychologists and primary care providers.
Why
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represents a grim public health crisis. In addition to the increase in opioid-related deaths, rates of alcohol use disorder rose during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How
Two experts in AUD provide realistic scenarios of treating patients with AUD who may be reluctant to use medications to treat their addictions.
Result
Clinicians can determine patients’ willingness to be treated for AUD by asking them the right questions and selecting the most appropriate therapy.
Format
Interactive online cases
